Mumbai, Feb 3 (PTI) – Maharashtra recorded 2,19,047 financial fraud cases in the past year, leading to a massive loss of ₹38,872.14 crore, according to data from the state Home Department. The financial hub of Mumbai registered the highest number of these frauds, reflecting a growing concern over economic security within the state.
Mumbai Leads With Highest Fraud Cases
- Mumbai: 51,873 cases involving ₹12,404.12 crore in total losses
Pune Follows Suit
- Pune City: 22,059 cases, losses at ₹5,122.66 crore
- Pimpri-Chinchwad: 16,115 cases, losses at ₹3,291.25 crore
- Pune Rural: 4,628 cases, losses at ₹434.35 crore
- Pune District (Overall): 42,802 cases
Other Major Districts
- Thane District: 35,388 cases
- Thane City: 20,892 cases
- Navi Mumbai: 13,260 cases
- Thane Rural: 1,236 cases
- Total Loss: ₹8,583.61 crore
- Mira Bhayander & Vasai Virar: 11,754 cases, ₹1,431.18 crore lost
- Nagpur District:
- Nagpur City: 11,875 cases
- Nagpur Rural: 1,620 cases
- Total Loss: ₹1,491.07 crore
- Nashik District: 9,169 cases, involving ₹1,047.32 crore
- Nashik City: 6,381 cases
- Nashik Rural: 2,788 cases
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District: 6,090 cases, ₹543.61 crore loss
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar City: 4,837 cases
- Amravati District: 2,778 cases, ₹223.059 crore loss
- Amravati City: 1,819 cases
- Solapur District: 3,457 cases, ₹394.54 crore loss
- Buldhana: 1,531 cases, ₹239.19 crore loss
- Chandrapur: 1,792 cases, ₹175.39 crore loss
- Latur: 1,624 cases, ₹240.45 crore loss
Authorities Urge Vigilance
Officials have emphasized the need for public awareness and caution in financial dealings. Citizens are advised to:- Verify any suspicious transactions or requests.
- Report irregularities to the nearest police station.
- Stay Updated about common fraud schemes.